Results of the call for the 4th edition of ARGENTUM Triggering Research Grants | Gdańsk University of Technology

This year, the competition attracted a lot of interest, and the level of applications submitted was exceptionally high, which testifies to the growing potential and creativity of scientists. 

The 4th edition awarded grants to projects that show potential in solving current problems in key environmental, social and economic areas. 

The funds awarded - in this edition it is PLN 3 579 779,08 zł, will enable a comprehensive research process and the dissemination of research results, including the purchase of research apparatus, materials, small equipment or covering the costs of publishing the results. 

Some of the projects implemented under the ARGENTUM program will be the basis for applying for national or international funds, thus realizing the objectives of the Excellence Initiative - Research University program.  

In the completed call for the program, 35 applications were submitted, of which 25 received funding: 
 

within the EKOTECH CENTER: 
 

1. Project title: Method of forming replicas of road pavements manufactured using 3D printing technology.  
   Project manager: Wojciech Owczarzak, Ph.D.; awarded funds: PLN 145,692.60  
    
2. Project title: Integrating Green Spaces: Innovative, Automated Modernization Methods for Sustainable Urban Architecture.
   Project manager: Jan Cudzik Ph.D; awarded funds: PLN 149,912.00  
    
3. Project title: Determination of a stable datum in displacement measurements using the Msplit estimation method and the concept of observation membership enhancement coefficients in bifurcated functional observation models  
   Project manager: Marek Zienkiewicz, Ph.D; awarded funds: PLN 113,392.01  
    
4. Project title: Tool for ecological urbanization of the existing suburban zone  
   Project manager:  Veronika Mazurkiewicz Ph.D; awarded funds: PLN 139,271.86  
    
5. Project title: ARES - Antibiotic Resistance in the River Łeba: Assessment of the Impact of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants in the Development of Antibiotic Resistance.  
   Project Manager: Filip Gamoń, Ph.D.; Funds awarded: PLN 149,470.00  
    
6. Project title: Recognition of obstacles on roadsides in the Warmian-Masurian province using artificial intelligence.  
   Project Manager: Adam Inglot, Ph.D.; Funds awarded: PLN 149,860.00 
    
7. Project title: Dynamics of propulsion systems in non-design conditions such as large ripples and low ship speed.  
   Project manager: Anna Kozlowska, PhD; awarded funds: PLN 149,392.40  
    
8. Project title: Optimization of nitrogen removal at harsh low temperatures (12°C) through innovative application of partial denitrification-Anammox system in wastewater treatment 
   Project Manager: Hussein Al-Hazmi, Ph.D; Funds awarded: PLN 149,991.40  
    
9. Project title: ARCTICO3: Application of ozonation in the treatment of raw wastewater in sensitive areas - pilot study.  
   Project manager: Agnieszka Kalinowska, Ph.D.; awarded funds: PLN 149,978.00  
    
10. Project title: Evaluation of surface topography measurements for fatigue fractures resulting from bending with torsion  
    Project manager: Dawid Zieliński, Ph.D; awarded funds: PLN 107,520.00  
     
11. Project title: Development of new analytical procedures based on acid-based mineralization and deep eutectic solvent extraction for the determination of a broad spectrum of metals in sewage sludge incineration ash samples  
    Project Manager: Bartłomiej Cieślik, Ph.D.; Funds awarded: PLN 149,976.00  
     
12. Project title: Stability of trusses subjected to wind loading  
    Project manager: Marcin Krajewski, Ph.D.; awarded funds: PLN 149,967.00 
     
13. Project title: Atmospheric degradation mechanisms and kinetics of main VOCs (aromatic and halogenated compounds) released from landfill sites initiated by atmospheric oxidants and fates of alkoxy radicals
    Project manager: Abolfazl Shiroudi, Ph.D.; awarded funds: PLN 109,297.00
     
14. Project title: Analysis of behaviour of vulnerable road users using visual activity research
    Project manager: Joanna Wachnicka Ph Eng., awarded funds: PLN 149,999.40

as part of the BIOTECHMED CENTER: 
 

1. Project title: DNA radiation damage in combined cancer radiotherapy - effect of posttranslational modifications on DNA damage yield.  
   Project manager: Paweł Wityk, PhD; awarded funds: PLN 149,999.99 
    
2. Project title: Determination of material properties characterising arterial stiffness and blood system performance, using pressure myography measurement data, numerical and analytical methods,
   Project manager: Dr. Marcin Nowak, awarded funds: PLN 149,490.00

within the ADVANCED MATERIALS CENTER 
 

1. Project title: Fabrication of translucent perovskite solar cells for use in 4-terminal tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells with high efficiency and stability  
   Project manager: Satish Bykkam PhD; awarded funds: PLN 147,430.00 
    
2. Project title: Utilization of renewable raw materials for obtaining hydrogen from small-molecule compounds  
   Project manager: Natalia Lukasik, PhD; awarded funds: PLN 149,564.00 
    
3. Project title: Identification of the relationship between surface topography parameters of breakthroughs and load history taking into account the influence of the shape of adhesive joint ends  
   Project manager: Aleksandra Laska, PhD.; awarded funds: PLN 149,610.00 

within the framework of the CENTER FOR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 
 

1. Project title: Hybrid algorithms for analysis of structures used in 5G/6G communication systems.  
   Project manager: Małgorzata Warecka, PhD; awarded funds: PLN 149,847.02 
    
2. Project title: Spatial development of point clouds in the analysis of the geometry of Gothic vaults 
   Project manager: Paweł Dąbrowski, PhD; awarded funds: PLN 149,724.00
    
3. Project title: Performance analysis in telecommunications networks using SDN architecture
   Project manager: Maciej Sac, Ph.D.; awarded funds: PLN 121,380.00 
    
4. Project title: Binaural to ambisonic signal transformation based on artificial intelligence,
   Project manager: Bartłomiej Mróz, Ph.D awarded funds: PLN 149,974.00

We encourage you to read the instructions for implementing projects in the grants module and the responsibilities of the IDUB project manager.